FULL TIME ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN POSITION

Position Associate Veterinarian

Status Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Description The Associate Veterinarian provides routine and preventative care at the APA’s Wellness Clinic wellness clinic which is open to the public. They also assist with shelter medicine and spay/neuter surgeries.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Provides veterinary wellness care to owned pets in the APA’s wellness clinic to include vaccinations, fecals, heartworm testing, FIV/FeLV testing, and euthanasia.

Assist with medical examinations, care, monitoring, and health of domestic animals in the care of the APA, including foster animals.

Performs spay/neuter surgery and manages assistants and techs in this effort.

Works collaboratively with adoption center staff and other veterinarians on inventory management and animal pathway planning.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures, and companion animal health issues.

Maintains medical record and drug use logs to standards of veterinary and sheltering practices; Assists with euthanasia and emergency medical decisions for shelter animals.

Qualifications Must be licensed in the State of Missouri to practice veterinary medicine. Experience in the field of veterinary medicine, shelter medicine, high volume surgical sterilization preferred.

Strong customer service and oral/written communication skills. Working Conditions Work is performed in a wellness clinic and animal shelter with shared workspaces. Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, anesthetics and sharp objects. Field conditions may be encountered. Lifting of up to 40 pounds, standing for 8 hours a day, kneeling, squatting, and animal handling and restraint in a veterinary setting.

Sharing a passion for service to animals, people, and our community with our guests.

Serving as an inspiration to all guests by providing an exemplary level of animal care and customer service.

At the APA, we bring and keep pets and people together, building connections that strengthen families and communities.

Our Vision: Our vision is a compassionate community where pets and people thrive together.

Partnership: By building trust and collaboration with families, neighborhoods, and partner organizations, we create stronger communities, expand access to care, and ensure that pets and people have the resources they need to stay together.

Every decision begins with the well-being of pets and people, and we treat each individual—whether a client, colleague, or community partner—with dignity and care.

By being clear about our intentions, honest in our actions, and responsible stewards of resources, we earn the confidence of those we serve and inspire trust in the broader community.

Spark: We spark innovation and creativity to advance animal welfare.